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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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